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Thulas Nxesi, South Africa’s Employment and Labour minister, says that his department is currently working on the labour migration policy which will be tabled in cabinet soon.

Xpatweb recently conducted a survey into the critical skills currently most in demand in South Africa, which has led to businesses seeking talent recruitment from abroad.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has published the 2021 Critical Skills List for public comment. This list is a crucial resource for businesses wanting to attract critical skills.

EXPIRY OF VISAS Holders of temporary residence visas which expired from mid February 2020, who did not renew their visas before the lockdown, will not be declared illegal or prohibited persons. Any person whose visa expired before or during the lockdown will not be arrested or detained for holding an expired visa. Those who opt to returnRead more

Newzroom Afrika | As the recession domino effect catches up with the Corporate Real Estate Sector we brace for the impact. Read more

Newzroom Afrika| How can you best deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 and overcome the impact on your bottom line?Read more

eNCA | Pivot or swim. It’s times like these that put a company’s ability to adapt to tough markets that will set them apart and see them stronger on the other side. Read more

eNCA | Payment holiday for businesses turning over less than R20m. What can bigger companies do to minimize the impact of a slowing economy?Read more

eNCA | Have you communicated with your landlord to find common ground? Communication with your landlord as well as having good representation is key to managing these discussions for a win-win outcome. Read more

Start Extending Your Visa Now With South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, stating that the coronavirus is a, “national disaster”, in the country of South Africa on the 15th of March 2020, foreigners who are currently here, whether visiting family, studying, currently employed or simply here on holiday, should look into ways on how to takeRead more